# TVS INC (USDOT 273403)

> TVS INC (USDOT 273403) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
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> The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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> It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
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> Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 35.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
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> The carrier received 181 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 76 vehicle-level and 181 driver-level — across 18 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
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> The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
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> It reports 109 power units and 107 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 1, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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> It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 24, 2004 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.

## Verdict
- Vektor verdict: Review before loading
- Vektor safety score: 74/100 (0–100, higher is safer)

## Authority & insurance
- Common for-hire authority: Active
- Contract for-hire authority: Active
- Broker authority: Inactive
- BIPD insurance: Active filing — $1,000,000 limit · SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · effective Mar 1, 2020

## Safety — FMCSA roadside record, trailing 24 months
- Roadside inspections (24 months): 181 — 76 vehicle-level, 181 driver-level
- Vehicle out-of-service rate (24 months): 35.5% — vs 22.26% CVSA national average, above benchmark
- Driver out-of-service rate (24 months): 0.5% — vs 6.67% CVSA national average, at or below benchmark
- Reportable crashes (24 months): 6
- Fatal crashes (full FMCSA record): 2
- FMCSA safety rating (separate federal field): Satisfactory, assigned Feb 24, 2004

## Fleet
- Power units: 109
- Drivers: 107
- Most recent MCS-150 filing: Apr 1, 2026

## Identity
- USDOT: 273403
- Docket: MC-163871
- Legal name: TVS INC
- Doing business as: DEEP SOUTH FREIGHT
- Domicile: BIRMINGHAM, AL
- Hazmat: No
- Registered with FMCSA: May 21, 1986
- States with observed roadside inspections: 18

Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. A Vektor verdict is deterministic decision support computed from that record, not an FMCSA safety rating and not an endorsement.

Canonical profile: https://vektortms.com/directory/trucking-companies/tvs-inc-usdot-273403